Events

Webinar: Online

Thursday 4th December 2025 

Join the Institute of Place Management and The Regional Studies Association for a join discussion on Devolution. 

*The webinar is open to all. RSA membership is not required; however, you must create an RSA profile to register.

In-Person

Thursday 15th January 2026 | 09:30 - 16:00

Join us at Manchester Met for the Northern Tourism Academics Network event to connect, share ideas, and collaborate in person! Featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions, you'll hear the expert views of senior academics and industry leaders on 'Addressing Synergies and Challenges between Placemaking and Tourism in Destinations'.

Online: Webinar

Monday 9th February 2026 | 13:00

This joint webinar between the Institute of Place Management and the Regional Studies Association explores Pride in Place. Moving beyond economic indicators alone, the session will examine how identity, belonging, governance, and lived experience shape regional outcomes. Drawing on research and practice, the discussion will consider how place-based policy, devolution, and local leadership influence pride, confidence, and resilience across towns, cities, and regions.

*The webinar is open to all. RSA membership is not required; however, you must create an RSA profile to register

In person: Manchester Metropolitan University 

Wednesday 10th June 2026

The IPM Conference is confirmed for Wednesday 10th June 2026 - and it’s a special one.

We will be bringing together our global network of place leaders, place makers, place thinkers, and place policy shapers to celebrate 20 years of the Institute of Place Management. It’s an opportunity to reflect on two decades of pioneering place management - and to look boldly toward the future.

As we mark this milestone, the 2026 conference will convene a truly international community of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to explore how the discipline is evolving and where it goes next.

While the main conference takes place on Wednesday 10th June, we’ll also host a dynamic programme of walking tours, masterclasses, and a research seminar on the days either side - giving you even more reason to join us in Manchester, UK.

The conference will also be a moment to reconnect and celebrate our community - bringing together IPM Alumni, current students of the postgraduate course in Place Management and Leadership, and experts from the High Streets Task Force.

Webinar: Online

Thursday 25th September 2025

We’re excited to invite you to a focused and practical online session this autumn, designed to build on the growing interest in the Place Management Apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University. 

Open to IPM Members and Non-members. 

Webinar: Online

Wednesday 24th September 2025 | 12:30 - 13:30 

How do we revitalise our high streets? Join Ian Harvey from the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University to explore findings from the High Streets Task Force - and hear why arts and festivals should be recognised as vital ‘social infrastructure’ in the revitalisation of our towns.